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Girls Can PodcastAuthor: Brooke Swain
Girls Can is a podcast created to help educate and inform young women throughout the world. Our shows will discuss many issues, skills, and lessons that effect the lives of young women. We will cover the topics of finance, defense, interviewing skills, CPR and more by interviewing professional women in our community to learn from their experiences and mentorship. We wanted to give all girls an opportunity to hear leadership advice from smart, strong, successful and amazing women. Girls Can Podcast is sponsored by Girls Can, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of young women in our community of Mobile, Alabama. Our mission is to encourage young women to make a difference through education and service because the girls of today become the future leaders of tomorrow. Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Medieval Masterpieces and Modern Research With Dr. Jennifer Feltman
Episode 22
Wednesday, 18 September, 2024
In this episode, Grace Swain talks with Dr. Jennifer Feltman, an associate professor of art history at the University of Alabama and a first-generation college student. Dr. Feltman shares her journey from childhood, with interests in drawing and photography, to studying gothic architecture, with significant work on the Notre Dame restoration. She balances a busy schedule involving teaching, managing a grant, and traveling for research, yoga, and family time. She highlights the importance of pursuing passions, sharing ideas, and enjoying teamwork —lessons she learned from sports and applies to her career. She advises young women to follow what they love and express their thoughts confidently. Jennifer also discusses her latest book, "Moral Theology in the Cathedral," and invites listeners to explore her work at jfeltman.com and notredameincolor.org. 3 Key Episode Takeaways 1. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Jennifer shares how working closely with archaeologists, stained glass specialists, historians, and geologists enriches her research on medieval sculptures and enhances our understanding of historical art. 2. Balancing Work and Life: Despite a busy schedule filled with teaching, managing grants, and international communication, Jennifer emphasizes the importance of self-care through yoga and ensuring sufficient sleep, especially being a mom to a 5-year-old. 3. Pursuing Passion: Jennifer's journey from mechanical engineering to becoming a renowned art historian underscores the importance of following your passion and staying true to what you love. She encourages young women to express their ideas and contribute thoughtfully in whatever they pursue. Show Chapters 02:00 Dr. Feltman wants to empower, inspire future women leaders in art. 03:25 Expert studies historic buildings, contributes to their restoration. 09:23 EPCOT France Pavilion: Recreated Paris, historic narrative. 11:30 Preparing for research trips, grant management, data processing. 16:14 Teaching with personal interaction in smaller classes. 18:22 Jennifer's father's involvement in physical tasks shaped perspective. 20:38 Notre Dame restoration unites diverse team. 24:25 Researching historical cathedral sculptures and architectural changes. 31:16 Connecting through adult team sports fosters community.
